Hey Wally. Agree. I've read enough about knife fighting to know that it's better to knife fight with an axe or a firearm And to get it done right quick if it comes to that. Thankfully, I've never had to find out first hand.

That said, I guess I was wondering why the blade or guard itself hasn't been redesigned over the years vs. just hanging onto the thing backwards. Although I suppose with the top edge sharpened back a few inches you'd still have slashing ability with the back edge of the blade anyway... Having that index finger right out there in the open ... Oh nevermind, it's all too dang risky no matter what!

Thanks for the reply.
Chad